K9 Vajra-T — Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer

APPROVED

L&T-built 155mm/52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery; 100 in service and 100 more contracted

Budget

₹4,366 Cr + ₹7,629 Cr

Timeline

2017–2028

Sector

Indian Army

Indigenisation

60%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

CURRENT

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

The first 100 K9 Vajra-T guns were contracted in 2017 and are in service. L&T/MoD sources and open reporting confirm a follow-on Dec 2024 order for another 100 guns at about ₹7,629 crore, with Hanwha supplying key components under a 2025 agreement. Track as an active contracted follow-on, not a completed one-off induction.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 7,629 crore contract with L&T for K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for Indian Army - PIB

news.google.com · 20 Dec 2024

Hanwha Aerospace confirms second order of 100 new K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by India - Army Recognition

news.google.com · 03 Apr 2025

India Orders 100 Additional ‘Thunder’ K9 Vajra To Modernize Its Artillery; Hanwha Signs $253M Deal With L&T - EurAsian Times

news.google.com · 03 Apr 2025

Hanwha to support production of Indian Army K9 Vajra-T howitzers - Army Technology

news.google.com · 04 Apr 2025

India to Locally Produce K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms - The Defense Post

news.google.com · 27 Dec 2024

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

L&T Defence · Hanwha Aerospace

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